Tag Archives: history

Open Thread Thursday: Women’s History Month

Posted on March 5, 2020 by WonderGoon

Last month was Black History Month in the United States and I dropped the ball in recognizing that. So, in order to avoid being the bumbling fool I am for a second straight month, I present today’s Open Thread Thursday … Continue reading →

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Open Thread Thursday: African-American Research Library and Cultural Center

Posted on February 27, 2020 by WonderGoon

It’s another Open Thread Thursday! I really should’ve done this one sooner, as February is Black History Month. Apologies all around for dropping the ball on this. Today’s topic: the African-American Research Library and Cultural Center! The African-American Research Library … Continue reading →

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Open Thread Thursday: Gao

Posted on June 16, 2011 by WonderGoon

From Wikipedia (Gao) Gao is a town in eastern Mali on the River Niger lying 320 km (200 mi) ESE of Timbuktu. Situated on the left bank of the river at the junction with the Tilemsi valley, it is the … Continue reading →

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My Favorite You Tube Channel: Khan Academy

Posted on June 3, 2011 by WonderGoon

This is the beginning of a new feature here at the House of Goonery.What I am going to be doing is occasionally highlighting a particular You Tube channel that I think offers something beyond the cacophony of other videos available … Continue reading →

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101 Things About Me: Part Thirteen

Posted on April 12, 2011 by WonderGoon

I like war movies. My favorite is probably Band of Brothers, even though it’s a ten-part series and not a traditional movie. Still, it’s good.

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What would you tell yourself 10 years ago?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by WonderGoon

Topic suggested by The Daily Post If you could meet yourself as you were ten years ago, what would you say to your younger self? This is a good question. I don’t know, is the short answer. I guess it … Continue reading →

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Open Thread Thursday: Human Migration

Posted on January 27, 2011 by WonderGoon

From Wikipedia (Human Migration): Human migration is physical movement by humans from one area to another, sometimes over long distances or in large groups. The movement of populations in modern times has continued under the form of both voluntary migration … Continue reading →

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My Current Reading List (As if anyone cares)

Posted on April 6, 2009 by WonderGoon

I decided to write about what I am reading right now since I can’t think of anything else to say. Topic suggestions are always welcome. My Reading List Band of Brothers, E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne From Normandy to … Continue reading →

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